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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,424.43, 1,169,461.08 and 460,239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,424.43, 1,169,461.08 and 460,239.77 is: 635,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,424.43 : 1,169,461.08 = 460,239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,424.43/1,169,461.08 = 460,239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,424.43x = 1,169,461.08 × 460,239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,424.43x = 538,232,492,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,232,492,635.85/847,424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,139.22

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